blogs – Page 29 – Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

March 30, 2019

Seven Links 3/30/19 Traci Kenworth

woman fantasy Seven Links 3/30/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/03/you-cant-please-everyone.html “Back in California, Nelson holed up in his music room, and three weeks later came up with a song about his experience. “Garden Party” appeared in 1972 and reached number six on Billboard’s list. It was Nelson’s last hit song. He died in a plane crash in…

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March 23, 2019

Seven Links 3/23/19 Traci Kenworth

Still waiting on funds to repair the electricity.

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March 18, 2019

Writerly Things 3/18/19 Traci Kenworth

Arabian horses Writerly Things 3/18/19 Traci Kenworth I’m having some issues with my electric. Had the electrician come out and it’s going to cost $1500.00 as the main breaker is fried. It happened during the storm a few nights ago but I don’t know if the insurance will pay anything on it as nothing fell…

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March 16, 2019

Seven Links 3/16/19 Traci Kenworth

book landscape Seven Links 3 16/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/03/one-of-the-joys-of-indie-publishing.html “We are well into the second decade of the self-publishing (now more preferably termed indie-publishing) movement. The flame wars of the early years (“Death to traditional publishing!” “Oh yeah? Self publish and you’ll ruin your career!”) have been replaced by the calm ruminations of business-minded…

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March 9, 2019

Seven Links 3/9/19 Traci Kenworth

Seven Links 3/9/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/03/how-long-should-a-sentence-be.html “Riffing off of Kris’s post on paragraphs and pacing, I want to drill down into the length of sentences. Kris touched on it, quoting Ronald Tobias: “Short sentences are more dramatic; long sentences are calmer by nature and tend to be more explanatory or descriptive.” 2. https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/03/does-every-lead-character-need-an-arc/ “At a…

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March 4, 2019

Writerly Things 3/4/19: What Questions Do You Ask? Traci Kenworth

Writerly Things 3/4/19: What Questions Do You Ask? Traci Kenworth I’ve been blogging since 2009. In that time, I’ve tried to improve both my blogs and my craft. I had a fairly decent following on her through the years. Early last fall till Jan., my numbers increased drastically with the reblogging. Now, they’re sagging. I…

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March 2, 2019

Seven Links 3/2/19 Traci Kenworth

Seven Links 3 2 19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://megdowell.com/2019/02/23/12-things-to-do-if-you-absolutely-hate-what-you-just-wrote/ “Do not fear! You’re just getting started.” 2. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/02/bonding-character-and-reader.html “What is the most important thing your novel must accomplish with the opening pages?” 3. https://thelotusandpen.com/2019/02/24/all-new-lovingkindness-for-writers/ “The writer’s life can often be full of what my friend calls “haterade”: we have self-hatred (how many of you…

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February 23, 2019

Seven Links 2/23/19 Traci Kenworth

Seven links…2/23/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. http://megdowell.com/2019/02/16/12-reasons-youre-not-getting-any-better-at-this-whole-writing-thing/ “What does “better” even mean, anyway?” 2. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/02/the-last-fifty-pages-make-or-break-your-novel.html “We’ve all been through it. We get caught up in a book or movie, we’re cruising along, liking everything about the story and then … the ending stinks.” He’s got a good point. Sometimes an ending just ruins everything that…

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February 18, 2019

Writerly Things…2/18/19 Traci Kenworth

Writerly Things 2/18/19 Traci Kenworth I’ve had a bit of a setback with recovery after a visit to the dr. and a fall. I have to go back and see him in a couple weeks and hope there’s not an infection in my leg at the sight of the stitches. I’m doing all that I…

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February 4, 2019

Writerly Things…2/4/19 Traci Kenworth

Writerly Things…2/4/19 Traci Kenworth I’m sorry, I don’t have anything prepared for today with my surgery being last Mon., I’m a bit behind. I’ve only been able to actually sit up and get out of bed the last three days now. I overdid it Sat. so I’m trying to take it easier now. I have…

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